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The Best Cushion Foundation Compacts for Summer 2020
Anti-aging and SPF foundation formulas packed into a cute little cushion.
By One of the many K-beauty influences still going strong, cushion compact foundations have a legion of fans that love their versatility and portability. Not only are they perfect to throw in a bag for on-the-go touch-ups—no spills!—but the lightweight formulas are great for those looking for sheer, buildable coverage with added skin care benefits. Even better, many brands offer compact refills to minimize waste when you run out of product. Although some of our favorites have already come and gone (rest in peace, Givenchy and Physician's Formula cushions), many truly groundbreaking formulas have remained—though the shades are shockingly limited. Ahead, ten of our favorite cushion compacts at every price point.
A formula infused with the brand's signature blend of hydrating, anti-aging ingredients (you may know it as "Miracle Broth") makes this admittedly pricey compact worth the investment—but only if you can find your shade.
This sheer but buildable foundation features SPF 15 (so you should still apply another sunscreen) but it clocks in at under $10. Plus, it features a wider—though still sparse—shade range than most cushions on the market.
This cushion offers a natural-looking finish and SPF 45 protection, but with only three warm-toned shades in the range, they're better suited for light contouring or bronzing.
The super-hydrating and blurring formula plumps skin thanks to the hyaluronic acid-infused essence. It covers imperfections with medium coverage while still feeling impossibly weightless.
If glowy skin is your goal, meet your new MVP. We have never applied a buildable foundation with such a luminous and healthy finish. Plus, we love how the formula is packed with skin-loving ingredients like caviar water. The downsides? The price, and the fact that the darkest shade is called honey beige.
The cushion compact that started it all, this one from Korean brand Amorepacific has SPF 50 to seriously protect skin without that greasy sunscreen feeling.
Though tinted like foundation, this cushion is more skincare than makeup. The SPF 50, sheer formula mattifies, moisturizes, and blurs imperfections, and is meant to be applied after primer or on top of foundation for a quick pick-me-up.
Bouncy is the only word fitting for the way your skin looks after tapping on this BB cream in a compact. The SPF 40 sunscreen will keep your skin protected for hours without turning it oily.
Available in a whopping 18 shades (for a cushion compact, that's major), this long-wear formula is both oil-free and matte, but somehow still fresh and hydrating. If you're looking for serious coverage, staying power, and SPF—but with a matte finish—this is your formula.
Available in only seven shades, this formula is best for mature skin types looking for full coverage with plenty of hydration and anti-aging benefits. The blend of antioxidants and apricot kernel oil promote collagen production to lift skin over time, while the SF 50 helps protect skin from future damage.
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